Moving can be more than just stressful. To make your move as simple as possible, the right packing supplies are essential. Effective packing methods are also helpful as well as where to find supplies.

To make your move as smooth as possible, you need to get the right moving boxes and packing supplies. However, before packing you need to estimate how many moving boxes you will need. As well, determine the type of boxes required for your move and other packing supplies needed.

Type of Boxes

It is best to get strong and sturdy boxes, especially if you have a lot of heavy items such as books or maybe a rock collection. Flimsy boxes tend to fall apart and will cause a great deal of frustration.

Also, different sized boxes are essential. Heavy items should be packed in smaller boxes to save you a lot of strain and stress on your back. Sturdier boxes are also needed so that your fragile items are better secured.

How Many Boxes?

The first thing to do is to determine how many boxes you will need to move everything safely. It takes around 16 boxes of varying sizes for two rooms:

• Small- 7 boxes
• Medium – 3 boxes
• Large – 3 boxes
• Bulky items – 1 box
• Wardrobe – 2 boxes

You can estimate the boxes you will need for more than two rooms; e.g., four rooms would be double the amount, six rooms would be triple.

Color Code your Boxes

It can be very helpful to color code your boxes, especially when it comes time to unpack. For instance, use a specific color tag or tape for each room e.g., blue for the bathroom, red for the kitchen, green for the bedrooms, etc.

Other Materials

Other materials that will make your move go smooth and easy include one box of bubble wrap, one roll of tape that has a built-in dispenser, marking pens, a roll of twine and room label tags.

Companies in the San Francisco Area

Moving and packing take a whole lot of time and energy. When it comes to finding boxes and the ideal supplies for your needs, sometimes it is best to hire professional services. In fact, there are various moving and packing companies in the San Francisco area.

Bay Area Box Brothers

4644 Geary Blvd. San Francisco
415-387-2140
info@boxbros.com

Established in 1985, Box Brothers can provide you with high-quality moving boxes, shipping boxes, and packaging supplies. Items can also be shipped from any of their locations via FedEx, UPS, DHL and freight carriers.

Bay Area Box Express

945 Taraval St. San Francisco
415-328-3832
boxman@bayareaboxexpress.com

Bay Area Box Express has “Precycled” containers that can be delivered right to your door. They are sturdy and uniform in size, ideal for packing, moving and shipping. Packing paper, bubble wrap, and other supplies are also available.

Cheap Movers San Francisco

237 Kearny Street #9124
San Francisco, CA 94108
(650) 753-5253
cheapmoverssanfrancisco.net

Cheap Movers can help you find a full-service moving company that brings the boxes to you! Hire a professional mover who also does all the packing, so you don’t have to.

Corrib Moving & Storage

1120 Thomas Ave, San Francisco
415 -282-6683

A moving and storage company that can provide any packing materials you need. A wide array of boxes are available:

• Book Boxes
• Medium Boxes
• Large Boxes
• Dish Packs
• Art Boxes Regular
• Art Boxes Large
• Wardrobe Boxes
• Lamp Boxes
• Mattress Bags

Other items available are Tape, Paper Pads for fragile items and 40-lb Paper Rolls.

ZipCubes Storage & Moving

1619 Whipple Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
415-982-1508

ZipCubes Storage is a San Francisco based company that provides moving and storage services. They deliver their Eco-friendly ZipCube to your door. Also, a cube estimator is available to help you determine how many cubes you need.

ZippGo Moving Boxes

548 Market St Ste. 38930 San Francisco
b/t 2nd St & Sutter St. Financial District
800-723-7017

ZippGo rents out high quality moving boxes in the San Francisco Bay Area. Their method of moving is simple:

• Place your order
• ZippGo drops off and delivers to your door
• You pack and move
• ZippGo picks up the boxes